Iran’s ruling regime has sharply escalated its crackdown on nationwide unrest by carrying out executions of protesters, despite earlier promises that no death sentences would be enforced.
Following weeks of demonstrations, Iranian authorities have begun hanging detainees linked to the protest movement. The executions mark a serious escalation and a clear reversal of prior regime commitments, which were widely viewed as an attempt to ease domestic anger and international pressure.
Opposition-linked sources describe the move as a calculated campaign of intimidation, aimed at instilling fear across Iranian society and deterring further protests. The hangings send a blunt message that dissent will be met with the most extreme punishment.
The developments come amid mounting internal pressure on the regime in Iran, driven by economic collapse, political repression, and growing public anger toward the ruling clerical leadership.
